Information for certified speech-language pathologists from ASHA, RCSLT, Speech Pathology Australia, and full members of the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists, and New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists' Association applying for CASLPA membership under the international mutual recognition agreement.

CASLPA signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) which comes into effect January 2009 and which applies to the following membership categories and associations:

• CASLPA certified speech-language pathologists,
• Certificate holders of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA),
• Certified Members of the Royal College of Speech &Language Therapists (RCSLT),
• Certified Practicing Speech Pathologists of Speech Pathology Australia,
• Full Members of the Irish Association of Speech-Language Therapists (IASLT),
• Full Members the New Zealand Speech Therapists' Association (NZSTA)

The Agreement is of mutual recognition that, under some conditions, the six associations have substantially equivalent credentials for membership and/or certification and that it is therefore possible for certified members of one professional association to become recognized by the other associations. This agreement is not one of reciprocal recognition of qualifications. The agreement is not extended to provincial, state or country licensing/registration, nor does it assure immigration or employment in the new country. Those interested in working in a specific state, province/territory or country will need to apply to any licensing authority in that area. The professional associations will be able to refer interested applicants to the relevant licensing authorities.

The following is information for speech-language pathology applicants who apply for CASLPA membership under the MRA with, ASHA, IASLT, NZSTA, RCSLT, Speech Pathology Australia:

For ASHA CCC-SLP holders:

1. Completed CASLPA MRA application form with applicable fee
2. Letter of good standing from ASHA attesting to current certification with ASHA.
3. An official copy of university transcripts indicating the date of the conferred degree.
4. Documented evidence of prescribed clinical practicum hours with the CASLPA clinical form completed by university officials: www.caslpa.ca/english/certification/certif4.asp
5. Evidence of education and supervised practicum experience in assessment and treatment in audiology/hearing science according to current CASLPA standards. (90 hours of university course credits in audiology and 20 hours of supervised clinical practicum) covering topics in Units1& 11 of Assessing and Certifying Clinical Competency: Foundations of Clinical Practice for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (2004) www.caslpa.ca/english/resources/foundations.asp

For Full Members of IASLT:

1. Completed MRA application forms with applicable fee
2. A detailed evaluation by the International Qualifications Assessment Agency (IQAS). http://employment.alberta.ca/immigration/4512.html
3. Letter of good standing from IASLT attesting to current full membership with IASLT.
4. An official copy of university transcripts indicating the date of the conferred degree.
5. Documented evidence of prescribed clinical practicum hours with the CASLPA clinical form completed by university officials: www.caslpa.ca/english/certification/certif4.asp
6. Evidence of education and supervised practicum experience in assessment and treatment in audiology/hearing science according to current CASLPA standards. (90 hours of university course credits in audiology and 20 hours of supervised clinical practicum) covering topics in Units 1& 11 of Assessing and Certifying Clinical Competency: Foundations of Clinical Practice for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (2004) www.caslpa.ca/english/resources/foundations.asp
7. Evidence of passing the CASLPA clinical certification examination

For Full Members of NZSTA:

1. Completed MRA application form with applicable fees
2. A detailed evaluation by the International Qualifications Assessment Agency (IQAS). http://employment.alberta.ca/immigration/4512.html
3. Letter of good standing attesting to current full membership with NZSTA.
4. An official copy of university transcripts indicating the date of the conferred degree.
5. Documented evidence of prescribed clinical practicum hours with the CASLPA clinical form completed by university officials: www.caslpa.ca/english/certification/certif4.asp
6. Evidence of education and supervised practicum experience in assessment and treatment in audiology/hearing science according to current CASLPA standards (90 hours of university course credits in audiology and 20 hours of supervised clinical practicum) covering topics in Units 1& 11 of Assessing and Certifying Clinical Competency: Foundations of Clinical Practice for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (2004) www.caslpa.ca/english/resources/foundations.asp
7. Evidence of passing the CASLPA S-LP clinical certification examination

For Certified Members of the RCSLT:

1. Completed MRA application forms with applicable fee
2. A detailed evaluation by the International Qualifications Assessment Agency (IQAS). http://employment.alberta.ca/immigration/4512.html
3. Letter of good standing attesting to current certification with RCSLT.
4. An official copy of university transcripts indicating the date of the conferred degree.
5. Documented evidence of prescribed clinical practicum hours with the CASLPA clinical form completed by university officials: www.caslpa.ca/english/certification/certif4.asp
6. Evidence of education and supervised practicum experience in assessment and treatment in audiology/hearing science according to current CASLPA standards.(90 hours of university course credits in audiology and 20 hours of supervised clinical practicum) covering topics in Units 1& 11 of Assessing and Certifying Clinical Competency: Foundations of Clinical Practice for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (2004) www.caslpa.ca/english/resources/foundations.asp
7. Evidence of passing the CASLPA S-LP clinical certification examination

For Certified Practicing Speech Pathologists(CPSP) from Speech Pathology Australia:

1. Completed MRA application forms with applicable fees
2. A detailed evaluation by the International Qualifications Assessment Agency (IQAS). http://employment.alberta.ca/immigration/4512.html
3. Letter of good standing attesting to current certification with Speech Pathology Australia.
4. An official copy of university transcripts indicating the date of the conferred degree.
5. Documented evidence of prescribed clinical practicum hours with the CASLPA clinical form completed by university officials: www.caslpa.ca/english/certification/certif4.asp
6. Evidence of education and supervised practicum experience in assessment and treatment in audiology/hearing science according to current CASLPA standards (90 hours of university course credits in audiology and 20 hours of supervised clinical practicum) covering topics in Units 1& 11 of Assessing and Certifying Clinical Competency: Foundations of Clinical Practice for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology ( 2004) www.caslpa.ca/english/resources/foundations.asp
7. Evidence of passing the CASLPA S-LP clinical certification examination

For further information, please contact carla@caslpa.ca